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Apple Power Macintosh 7600/200 Series User Manual

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2 Learning to Use Your Computer 25

Learning the basics 26

After you take the tutorial 27

Where to find answers 28

Four simple tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively 29

Turning the computer off 32

3 Installing and Using Software 33

Installing application programs 34

Opening an application program 36

Working with several programs at a time 36

Five tips for using application programs effectively 38

About the software included with your computer 39

Backing up your files 41

Part II Communicating With Other Computers

4 Connecting Your Computer to a Telephone Line 45

Types of equipment 46

Choosing and connecting a modem 47

Connecting to an ISDN line 49

5 Connecting Your Computer to a Network 51

Connecting to a LocalTalk network 53

Connecting to an Ethernet network 55

Configuring your network connection 60

6 Using an Online Service or the Internet 67

Connection software 67

What you can do online 69

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